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Day-Ahead Operational Planning for DisCos Based on Demand Response Flexibility and Volt/Var Control

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  • Mauro Jurado

    (Institute of Electrical Energy (IEE), National University of San Juan—National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET), San Juan 5400, Argentina)

  • Eduardo Salazar

    (Institute of Electrical Energy (IEE), National University of San Juan—National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET), San Juan 5400, Argentina)

  • Mauricio Samper

    (Institute of Electrical Energy (IEE), National University of San Juan—National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET), San Juan 5400, Argentina)

  • Rodolfo Rosés

    (Institute of Electrical Energy (IEE), National University of San Juan—National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET), San Juan 5400, Argentina)

  • Diego Ojeda Esteybar

    (Institute of Electrical Energy (IEE), National University of San Juan—National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET), San Juan 5400, Argentina)

Abstract

Considering the integration of distributed energy resources (DER) such as distributed generation, demand response, and electric vehicles, day-ahead scheduling plays a significant role in the operation of active distribution systems. Therefore, this article proposes a comprehensive methodology for the short-term operational planning of a distribution company (DisCo), aiming to minimize the total daily operational cost. The proposed methodology integrates on-load tap changers, capacitor banks, and flexible loads participating in demand response (DR) to reduce losses and manage congestion and voltage violations, while considering the costs associated with the operation and use of controllable resources. Furthermore, to forecast PV output and load demand behind the meter at the MV/LV distribution transformer level, a short-term net load forecasting model using deep learning techniques has been incorporated. The proposed scheme is solved through an efficient two-stage strategy based on genetic algorithms and dynamic programming. Numerical results based on the modified IEEE 13-node distribution system and a typical 37-node Latin American system validate the effectiveness of the proposed methodology. The obtained results verify that, through the proposed methodology, the DisCo can effectively schedule its installations and DR to minimize the total operational cost while reducing losses and robustly managing voltage and congestion issues.

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  • Mauro Jurado & Eduardo Salazar & Mauricio Samper & Rodolfo Rosés & Diego Ojeda Esteybar, 2023. "Day-Ahead Operational Planning for DisCos Based on Demand Response Flexibility and Volt/Var Control," Energies, MDPI, vol. 16(20), pages 1-20, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:16:y:2023:i:20:p:7045-:d:1257729
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